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"You did NOT take that picture." I heard this constantly after I bought my first Nikon DSLR. I was a smartphone shooter tired of missing great photos because my phone couldn't keep up. If that sounds like you, the Nikon D3400 is going to be right up your alley. This compact yet powerful camera accurately captures the lighting, colors, and scenes that inspire you to take a photo in the first place, letting you explore your potential and express your creative vision.

Let your creativity shine through

"You did NOT take that picture." I heard this constantly after I bought my first Nikon DSLR. I was a smartphone shooter tired of missing great photos because my phone couldn't keep up. If that sounds like you, the Nikon D3400 is going to be right up your alley. This compact yet powerful camera accurately captures the lighting, colors, and scenes that inspire you to take a photo in the first place, letting you explore your potential and express your creative vision.

You'll learn as you go

It's likely you'll impress yourself and others with what you can do with the D3400 right out of the box, but with regular practice you'll grow as a photographer by leaps and bounds. Auto mode lets you put Nikon's nearly 100 years of collective knowledge to good use for effortlessly great results. Guide mode teaches you how to get a little more hands-on with step-by-step instructions right in the camera, while Aperture and Shutter Priority modes let you test the waters before you take the plunge into full-on Manual mode.

After about three months with my Nikon, I was doing things I never thought I could. With the addition of an inexpensive tripod and wireless remote control, I was capturing starry night scenes that wowed friends and family, including a few long-time photographers. There's almost no limit to what you can do with an entry-level DSLR like the D3400.

Serious imaging power meets smartphone sharing convenience

By far the best thing about smartphone photography is the ability to share your memories in an instant. Nikon makes it easy to share gorgeous high-resolution photos taken with the D3400 right from your phone. SnapBridge technology with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) lets you transfer your shots instantly to your compatible mobile device for quick, convenient sharing.

Two agile lenses put great photos within easy range

Nikon picked the perfect starter lenses to go with this capable camera. The 18-55mm lens gives you the flexibility to shoot expressive portraits with dreamy blurred backgrounds, sweeping landscapes with the entire scene in focus, and everything in between. Built-in vibration reduction minimizes image blur and camera shake when shooting stills or video in low light without a tripod. The 70-300mm lens picks up where the first lens leaves off, giving you the extra reach to capture distant action. Both lenses include built-in pulse motors for lightning-fast, whisper-quiet autofocus — great for shooting smooth video sequences.

Experiment with both lenses for portraits and close-ups, and you'll find that each focal length gives your photos a distinctive look and feel.

LCD Monitor: The Nikon D3400 has a 3" TFT LCD monitor
featuring approximately 921,000 dots and adjustable brightness (-5 to +5). The large 3" LCD monitor can display
shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures
remaining as well as the settings currently applied. You can choose from a
classic information display or a graphic display.

Live View: The camera features Live View, which
allows you to frame your photographs in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.
When the Live View button is pressed, the mirror is raised and the view through
the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The subject will no longer be visible
in the viewfinder. The Live View display will show up to 13 items, including
shooting, focus, and AF-area modes, along with other status indicators. You can
opt to hide many of the indicators, or overlay a framing grid in the monitor.

Optical Viewfinder: The D3400 uses a fixed
eye-level penta-mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder with a built-in diopter
adjustment to set the viewfinder to your personal eyesight (with or without
glasses). The viewfinder's coverage
area is approximately 95% horizontal and vertical. During self-timer or remote control
operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To
prevent this, you can use an optional eyepiece cap to cover the eyepiece.

Image Sensor: The D3400 features a 23.5mm x 15.6mm DX-format CMOS
image sensor with a total pixel count of approximately 24.72 million pixels and
an effective pixel count of approximately 24.2 million.

Recording Media: The camera records
images on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including UHS-I compliant cards.
Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording. No SD cards
are included with the camera. The camera has no internal memory.

Still Image Formats: The D3400
records still images in JPEG and NEF (RAW) formats. You can choose from the
following Image Quality and Image Size settings:

Quality Option
(Compression ratio)

Available Image Sizes

Description

NEF (Raw)

6000 x 4000

Raw data from the
image sensor is saved
directly to the memory card in the Nikon Electronic Format (NEF).
Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted in the
camera or on a
computer after shooting.

NEF (Raw) + JPEG Fine

6000 x 4000

Two images are recorded,
one NEF image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

JPEG Fine
(1:4)

L:
6000 x 4000M: 4496 x 3000S: 2992 x 2000

Fine image quality,
suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.

JPEG Normal
(1:8)

Normal image quality,
suited to most applications

JPEG Basic
(1:16)

Basic image quality,
suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in
web pages.

Movie Recording: The D3400 records 16:9 movies in Full HD
and HD, in MOV file format with H.264/MPEG-4 advanced video coding. Linear PCM
audio is recorded by the built-in monaural microphone. Movies can be recorded in
the following frame sizes, image quality, and rates:

Frame Size (pixels)

Frame Rate (fps)

Maximum Length

High Quality

Normal Quality

1920 x 1080

60p (NTSC)

10 min

20 min

50p (PAL)

30p (NTSC)

20 min

29 min 59 sec

25p (PAL)

24p (NTSC)

1280 x 720

60p (NTSC)

50p (PAL)

Focus Modes: You can choose from the
following autofocus and manual focus modes:

Manual (M): Manual focus is available for lenses that do not
support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce
the desired results.

AF Assist Illuminator: The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the
camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. This feature will light
automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button
is pressed halfway. It has an operating range of 1'-8" to 9'-10". The
length of some telephoto or zoom lenses may block the illuminator's light,
making the feature ineffective or unavailable.

AF-Area Modes: The D3400 offers a choice of four focus areas that
together cover a wide area of the frame. The AF-area mode determines how the
focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected
focus area while the camera is still focusing. You can choose one of the
following AF-area modes:

Single Point: You select the focus area manually and the camera
focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. The selection can be
made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors.

Dynamic Area: In AF-A and AF-C modes, the user selects
focus point manually but camera will focus based on information from
surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves the selected point.

3D-Tracking (11 points): In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, you select
the focus point using the multi-selector. If subject moves after camera has
focused, camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus
locked on original subject while shutter release pressed halfway. If subject
leaves viewfinder, you will need to remove finger from shutter release
button and recompose photo with subject in the selected focus point.

Focus Lock: Focus Lock can be used to change the composition after
focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of
the focus points in the final composition.

Release Modes: The camera
can take pictures one at a time, or continuously as long as the shutter release
button is pressed. You can also take photos using the self-timer or with an
optional remote control. The camera allows you to choose from the following
Release Modes:

Single Frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter release button is pressed

Continuous: The camera records photographs up to 5
frames per second while the shutter release button is held down.

Quiet Shutter Release: The camera takes a single
photograph, as in Single Frame mode, except that the camera makes no shutter
sound when shooting or beep when focusing.

Self-timer: This mode can be used to reduce camera shake or for
self-portraits. The shutter is released about 2, 5, 10, or 20 seconds after
shutter-release button is pressed depending on setting. You can set the
camera to take 1-9 exposures.

Delayed Remote: Shutter is released 2 seconds after the
shutter release button on the optional
ML-L3 remote is pressed.

Quick-response Remote: Shutter is released when the
shutter release button on the optional
ML-L3 remote is pressed.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D3400's 3D
Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast,
size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and
camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard
database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers
instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging
lighting conditions. It is active when using type E or G lenses.

Metering: You can choose from the following Metering Modes
to determine how the camera sets exposure:

Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set
exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and with
type E or G lenses, range information. (See 3D Color Matrix Metering II
above). With other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II,
which does not include 3D range information.

Scene Auto Selector: When in Live View in Auto or Auto Flash Off
modes, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the
appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. Modes that can be
selected include: Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, and Night Portrait.

AE/AF Lock: If your subject is off-centered in the frame,
it can become difficult to achieve proper exposure and focus. By engaging the
AE/AF Lock feature, you can focus and meter on your subject, lock the exposure
and focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway, then recompose your
shot before taking the picture. You can choose from the following AE/AF Lock
settings.

AE/AF Lock: both focus and exposure lock while the AE/AF lock
button is pressed

AE Lock only: exposure locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed
while the focus is unaffected

AF Lock only: focus locks while the AE/AF lock button is pressed while
the exposure is unaffected align

AE Lock Hold: exposure locks when the AE/AF lock button is
pressed and remains locked until the button is pressed again

AF-On: the AE/AF button initiates autofocus while the
shutter-release button cannot be used to focus

Exposure Compensation: You can alter the exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the
exposure from -5.0 to +5.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps while shooting in P, S, A, and M
modes.

White Balance: White balance is used to preserve natural colors under
different types of lighting. When the camera is set to one of the exposure
modes, you can choose one of the following white balance options: Auto,
Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, and Preset
Manual.

ISO Sensitivity: ISO Sensitivity is the digital equivalent
of film speed. When lighting is poor, the camera will automatically
increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures, and minimizing blur caused by
inadvertent camera movement, up to a maximum equivalent of ISO 25600. In most
shooting modes, you can manually select from ISO settings 100
to 25600, with incremental steps of 1 EV.

Accessory Shoe: The camera's accessory shoe, located above
the viewfinder, allows you to add an optional Speedlight for more creative flash
photography. Nikon Speedlights offer intelligent through-the-lens (i-TTL) flash control and bounce flash capability
for a more natural lighting effect without strong shadows. Some Speedlights give
you wireless multiple-flash operation through the Nikon Creative Lighting
System. The shoe is
compatible with the flagship
SB-5000,
SB-700, and
SB-300,
and others. The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can
be used with CLS-compatible flash units.

Picture Controls: You can choose from the following Picture Control options:

Standard: Standard processing for balanced
results--recommended for most situations.

Neutral: Minimal processing for natural results. Choose
for photos that will later be extensively processed or retouched.

Vivid: Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint
effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors.

Flat: for photographs that will later be extensively
processing or retouched.

Lens Features

Dual VR Lenses: This package includes the following lenses: the AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, and the AF-P DX NIKKOR
70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED. These lenses are part of Nikon's new "P" series of
lenses, using a pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors) for ultra-fast, near
silent autofocus. The lenses are optimized
for DX-format cameras, and can be used with FX-format cameras in DX Crop Mode.
Both lenses
include a snap-on front lens cap and a slip-on rear lens cap.

Nikon Lens Features: The Nikon 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses
have the following Nikon lens technologies:

Pulse Motor (P): Nikon's new "P" series of lenses use a
pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors) for smoother and quieter focusing,
compared to previous drive systems. This type of drive system is very quiet,
making it ideal for shooting video.

Super Integrated Coating (SIC): The lens features a
multi-layered coating of the optical elements.

M/A: The lens can be used in manual or automatic
focusing. You can easily and seamlessly switch from one mode to another with
no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring.

Playback, Editing And Printing
Functions

Nikon SnapBridge: The Nikon D3400 is compatible with
SnapBridge, which establishes a connection between the camera and a compatible
smart device. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and the SnapBridge app, your
photos and videos are automatically transferred from the camera to your smart
device as they are taken. They can also be uploaded to cloud storage services,
such as Nikon Image Space, for access from several devices. The SnapBridge app
is compatible with the following:

iOS: 8.4 or later, 9.1 or later, 10

Available from iTunes

Android: Android 5.0 or later, 6.0.1 or later, 7.0

Available from Google Play

Auto Image Rotation: Photographs taken while this feature is set to
"On" allow the image to be played back automatically in the orientation it was
taken, including Landscape, Portrait (rotated clockwise) or Portrait (rotated
counter-clockwise). When viewing the photos on your computer using ViewNX-i or
Capture NX-D software, the photos recording with Auto Image Orientation turned
on will display at the proper orientation.

Rotate Tall: Portrait photos are displayed in
tall orientation during playback. This feature can be turned off in the menu, if
desired.

Image Review: When this setting is enabled, the camera
displays the image on the LCD monitor after the picture is taken. You can choose
how long photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting. If Image
Review is turned off, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the playback
button.

Single-Image Playback: During single-image playback, you
can view all the pictures stored on the memory card one at a time.

Thumbnail Playback: This feature allows you to view 4, 9, or
72 images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image
quickly. You can also choose a calendar playback, sorted by date.

Slide Show: This features plays photographs back in an
automatic slide show manner. You can set the frame interval to 2, 3, 5, or 10
seconds. Transition effects (each frame is pushed out of the display by the
following frame) can be turned on or off.

Playback Zoom: During single-image and thumbnail
playback, you can zoom in on the selected image. You can zoom in up to 38x for
large images, up to 28x for medium images, and up to 19x for small images. Once
the image is enlarged, you can pan around the image on the LCD monitor using the multi
selector.

Protecting Images: The protect feature allows you to
protect important images from accidental erasure.

PictBridge Printing Capability: You can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge-compliant printer.
PictBridge allows you to connect the
camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of
brand. A Micro-USB cable is required for connecting the camera to the
printer.

Connections

Micro USB Port: The Nikon D3400 has a Micro USB port for
connecting the camera to your computer for uploading photos and videos, or for
updating the camera firmware. The port is USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible. No USB
cable is included with the camera.

Mini HDMI: When playing back movies and high
resolution still images, you can connect the camera to your HDTV via an
optional Mini-HDMI cable (Type C).

Battery Charger: The camera comes with a Battery Charger (MH-24)
to the charge the supplied Li-ion battery pack. The MH-24 will charge the EN-EL14a
battery pack in approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.

Auto Off Timers: This feature allows you to choose how long
the monitor and exposure meters remain on when no operations are performed to
prevent battery drain. You can choose from the following four selections:

Software

ViewNX-i: No software is included with the D3400. You
can download Nikon's ViewNX-i software for uploading and viewing pictures
and videos. In addition, Nikon's Capture NX-D, which launches within ViewNX-i,
can be used for editing and fine-tuning photos, and to change the settings
of NEF (RAW) images and convert them to other formats. For editing movies
and creating multi-media projects, ViewNX-Movie Editor software (included
with ViewNX-i) can be used.

Supported Operating Systems: ViewNX-i software is compatible with
the following operating systems:

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Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

Excellent reviews, good price, I can always trust Crurchfield for a trouble free purchase with great support
[ Jeff Aug 08, 2018 ]

value - Nikon quality
[ Scott Jun 11, 2018 ]

I was looking for a camera and this is the best deal I found
[ Siddharth Nov 15, 2017 ]

At the time, it was $100 more for the extra ($250) lens, and the camera case was nicer than the one that came with the single lens D4300 kit.
[ MATTHEW D Jul 24, 2017 ]

Great for beginners in DSLR, great zoom lens! Very good price!
[ Carla May 09, 2017 ]

I have Nikon 3100 with a 55 -135 lens so not I will have 70-300 lens also, though they r bit heavy , It makes me look hip in a crowd, overseas, especially my hometown in India
[ MUKUT K Dec 20, 2016 ]

Looks like a great deal, plus I like the red color option. I still have an old Nikon SLR!
[ joe May 27, 2018 ]

Funny you should ask...Several retailers put together different "package deals" for their cameras. Mine came with a case, but I was amazed that one of the lens covers did not match any lens that also came in the package deal. I called and found out that they try to include compatible materials but miss sometimes. They graciously provided me with a cover that fit and made more sense. In short, read the package deal description and if in doubt, call. The Crutchfield Customer Support staff is friendly and helpful.
[ ddanger1 Apr 16, 2018 ]

When I bought these lenses they did come with a case, but I am not sure the case is normally part of the kit. I think the case was part of a Christmas special.
[ MICHAEL Apr 16, 2018 ]